Synology DSM Change Login Port for Security

# Synology DSM Change Login Port for Security ## 📌 Video Overview This tutorial is part of the Synology NAS beginner series, presented by DP. It demonstrates how to modify the login ports of Synology DSM system to enhance the security of your NAS device. This is a simple yet crucial security configuration step, especially suitable for users who are new to Synology NAS. --- ## 🔐 Why Change the Login Ports? Synology NAS uses two standard default login ports: - **Port 5000**: HTTP protocol access - **Port 5001**: HTTPS protocol access These default ports have become industry-standard and well-known to everyone, including potential attackers. **Keeping the default ports significantly increases the risk of your device being scanned and attacked maliciously**. Changing the login ports is the first line of defense in securing your NAS, and it's recommended to perform this configuration immediately after device initialization. --- ## 📝 Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions ### Step 1: Access Control Panel After logging into Synology DSM system, open the **Control Panel** ### Step 2: Navigate to Login Portal Settings - Locate the **System** section in the Control Panel (third section) - Click to enter the **Login Portal** option ### Step 3: Modify Port Numbers - Change the HTTP port (default 5000) to a custom port - Change the HTTPS port (default 5001) to a custom port - **Recommended Configuration**: Use 5-digit port numbers starting with 4 or 5, with larger numbers preferred (e.g., 40001, 50001, etc.) ### Step 4: Save and Apply - Click the **Save** button - The system will automatically redirect to the new port - Use the modified port number for future logins --- ## 💡 Security Recommendations 1. **Immediate Action**: Change default ports during initial NAS setup 2. **Port Selection**: Use larger port numbers (40000-50000 range) to avoid conflicts with common services 3. **Record Ports**: Keep your new port numbers safe to prevent login issues 4. **Complementary Measures**: Port modification is just a basic security measure; combine it with strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewall rules, etc. --- ## 🎯 Target Audience - Synology NAS beginners - Users seeking to improve NAS security - Home and small office NAS administrators - Individual users with basic network security needs --- ## 🔧 Extended Knowledge Modifying login ports is a practice of "Security through Obscurity." While it cannot completely prevent professional attackers, it effectively avoids large-scale automated scanning attacks. This is an important component of a multi-layered security protection strategy that, when combined with other security measures, can significantly enhance the overall security of your NAS device. --- ## 🏷️ SEO Keywords Synology Tutorial, DSM Port Configuration, NAS Security, Synology Beginner Guide, Login Port Setup, Network Security, Synology NAS, Port Security, DSM Security Settings